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Meads, KY Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Meads, KY?
Meads, KY gets 46.7 in of precipitation a year over about 122 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 87°F) and January the coldest (average low 21°F).
Humid continental climate
Meads, KY has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 42°F in January to 87°F in July. May is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 69°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 24° | 45° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 40° | 67° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 62° | 86° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 43° | 68° |
How much rain does Meads get?
Meads gets 46.7 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 122 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 80% of the US.
May is the wettest month, with 4.8 in. October is the driest, with 3.0 in. March has the most rainy days, about 12.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 19 days, to September 3, 2025.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Meads got 44.0 in of rain, against a normal of 46.7 in for those months. May 2026 had the most, with 6.0 in.
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Does it snow in Meads?
The snowiest winter on record is 1977–78, with 55.7 in.
The most recent measurable snow at the station fell on March 17, 2026.
From September 2025 to August 2026 the station measured 20.0 in of snow. December 2025 had the most, with 7.1 in.
See where Meads ranks: snowiest cities in the US.
Meads weather by month
Meads weather in January
In January, Meads averages a high of 42°F and a low of 21°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 79°F (2005) and the record low is -25°F (1994).
Meads weather in February
In February, Meads averages a high of 46°F and a low of 23°F. It gets 3.7 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 80°F (2002) and the record low is -23°F (1996).
Meads weather in March
In March, Meads averages a high of 56°F and a low of 31°F. It gets 4.4 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 88°F (1973) and the record low is -9°F (2015).
Meads weather in April
In April, Meads averages a high of 69°F and a low of 40°F. It gets 3.9 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 92°F (2002) and the record low is 9°F (1996). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Meads weather in May
In May, Meads averages a high of 77°F and a low of 50°F. It gets 4.8 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 106°F (1996) and the record low is 20°F (1996).
Meads weather in June
In June, Meads averages a high of 85°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 4.5 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 103°F (2012) and the record low is 30°F (1988).
Meads weather in July
In July, Meads averages a high of 87°F and a low of 64°F. It gets 4.6 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 104°F (1988) and the record low is 34°F (1988).
Meads weather in August
In August, Meads averages a high of 86°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 3.9 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 105°F (1999) and the record low is 30°F (1986).
Meads weather in September
In September, Meads averages a high of 80°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 3.3 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 99°F (1973) and the record low is 27°F (1974).
Meads weather in October
In October, Meads averages a high of 69°F and a low of 42°F. It gets 3.0 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 92°F (2019) and the record low is 10°F (1988). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Meads weather in November
In November, Meads averages a high of 56°F and a low of 31°F. It gets 3.0 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 84°F (2004) and the record low is 2°F (1976).
Meads weather in December
In December, Meads averages a high of 46°F and a low of 26°F. It gets 4.2 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 82°F (1982) and the record low is -18°F (1989).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Meads
September is the sunniest month in Meads, with estimated sunshine of 53% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 29%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 42% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Meads is cloudier than 82% of the US.
Humidity peaks in August at 71% and is lowest in March at 56%.
Meads has about 30 days a year above 90°F. Meads is hotter than 51% of the US.
Thunderstorms occur on about 6 days a year.
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First and last freeze in Meads
The first fall freeze in Meads typically comes around October 18, and the last spring freeze around April 29. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 172 days.
Meads weather records
These records cover ASHLAND during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Meads station is 106°F, on May 20, 1996. The coldest is -25°F, on January 19, 1994.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 5.6 in of precipitation, on July 20, 1973.
39 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Meads
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 69°F.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 45°F and lows near 24°F. Snow is possible.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 67°F and lows near 40°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 62°F. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 43°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 42° | 3.5 in | 11 | 70% | 29% | 79° | -25° |
| February | 23° | 46° | 3.7 in | 10 | 62% | 34% | 80° | -23° |
| March | 31° | 56° | 4.4 in | 12 | 56% | 39% | 88° | -9° |
| April | 40° | 69° | 3.9 in | 11 | 58% | 42% | 92° | 9° |
| May | 50° | 77° | 4.8 in | 11 | 69% | 36% | 106° | 20° |
| June | 60° | 85° | 4.5 in | 11 | 65% | 43% | 103° | 30° |
| July | 64° | 87° | 4.6 in | 11 | 69% | 44% | 104° | 34° |
| August | 62° | 86° | 3.9 in | 8 | 71% | 48% | 105° | 30° |
| September | 55° | 80° | 3.3 in | 8 | 71% | 53% | 99° | 27° |
| October | 42° | 69° | 3.0 in | 9 | 68% | 53% | 92° | 10° |
| November | 31° | 56° | 3.0 in | 9 | 62% | 47% | 84° | 2° |
| December | 26° | 46° | 4.2 in | 11 | 69% | 32% | 82° | -18° |
Station: ASHLAND, 10 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Meads climate questions
How much rain does Meads get?
Meads gets 46.7 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 122 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Meads?
May is the wettest month in Meads, with 4.8 in. October is the driest, with 3.0 in.
How many rainy days does Meads have a year?
Meads has about 122 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 12.
What is the hottest month in Meads?
July is the warmest month in Meads, with an average high of 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Meads?
January is the coldest month in Meads, with an average low of 21°F.
What is the record high temperature in Meads?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Meads station is 106°F, set on May 20, 1996. The record low is -25°F, on January 19, 1994.
What is the sunniest month in Meads?
September is the sunniest month in Meads, with estimated sunshine of 53% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Meads?
The first fall freeze in Meads typically comes around October 18. The last spring freeze is around April 29.
What is the best time to visit Meads?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 69°F.